This psalm of praise continues by referring to planet earth. After speaking of the heavens that were designed to praise the Lord, the psalmist mentions things on earth. He begins in verse 7 with the words “Praise the LORD from the earth.” Verse 1 said “from the heavens.” Now, in the last half of this chapter He mentions the processes of the weather, the topography of the land and its productivity, the animals, and all the leaders of the earth, regardless of age – everything and everyone has been created for the praise of our wonderful Lord. Take time this day to list all the things you see around you that have come from the hand of the Lord, and praise Him!
The world that was created for praise – verse 7
The weather that fulfills His word – verse 8
The wonder of the land, trees, and animals – verses 9-10
The way praise applies to humanity – verses 11-12
The worthiness of God to receive all praise – verse 13
The will of God for His people – verse 14

Everything is designed to praise the Lord. Most of the problems we have in life occur when we take our eyes off the Lord and what He has done. We have a tendency to be overwhelmed by our circumstances, and by the problems we are facing, forgetting Who God is and what He can do!
Verse for Meditation
Verse 13 – “Let them praise the Name of the LORD: for His Name alone is excellent: His glory is above the earth and heaven.”

Meditation Prayer
“I praise You, Lord, for my family, my friends, my home and all that I possess, and the beautiful surroundings, like the trees, mountains, rivers, and oceans – they all speak of You.”

God is in control. He is sovereign … even in our pain, even in our troubles. Through it all, his love is transforming us, perfecting us, completing us.

James 1:2-4
Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy. For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow. So let it grow, for when your endurance is fully developed, you will be perfect and complete, needing nothing. (NLT)